Process   Early in a project it is useful to set down a list of site data that will be required in order to guide the collection of original and existing information. Such a list should be short at the beginning and lengthen as understanding of the site evolves.    Too many data should not be gathered at first stages, not only to save energy for later investigations but also to avoid being drowned in partly irrelevant material.   Having said that, we present a list of data that is far too long for any project. At most, many of these topics would be handled sketchily. Use it as a checklist to decide what date need not be collected, as well as those that must.   The first items all projects need to start is research information of existing property, house or both. City, County information, history , maps, topographical, geology, existing tape measure and survey.   One can now start the building blocks of services as example schematic design, inventory and analyze oner(s) needs, site opportunities, constraints and other special considerations. See list of services.           Copyright © Lucian T. Hood. All Rights Reserved